Do you have the guts to take this challenge? |
X-Pitch is the "X Games" of startup competition, contestants go through the 15-sec, 60-sec and 3-min pitch all the way to win investment & cash prizes. This is not just a challenge, but also an excellent opportunity to improve presentation skills and to know your business better, enabling you to convey concise messages to investors and target audience in a short time.
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SCHEDULE & APPLICATION
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Application Info: 10-slide pitch deck + 60-sec pitch video
Application Period: 2021/4/1~5/31 Semifinal: 2021/9/22 @Taoyuan Grand Final: 2021/9/23 @Taipei 
TOP100 teams will enter the Semifinal and participate in Number Pitch Contest.
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Total Prize Fund
US$150,000 Champion US$100K investment prize 5 Category Winners US$10K cash prize each |
WHO SHOULD APPLY
X-Pitch is exclusively for early-stage tech startups, we have discovered and accelerated many tomorrow's stars. Past contestants successfully raised millions of dollars in funding through the event, and connected with numerous corporates, including public companies, banks, securities firms, professional firms, and industry leaders for collaboration. Those who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply:
- Startup less than 5 years old (Founder who has not yet incorporated a company can also apply)
- Between Pre-seed and Pre-A stages (Received less than US$1 million in funding to date)
- Good command of English (All activities are conducted in English)
- Technology areas: 5G / Edge Computing / AI / Blockchain / Next-gen Computing
- Focusing on products and services that enable digital transformation around one of the five New Normal categories:
PUBLIC SERVICES
Healthcare system severely overloaded everywhere. Response systems and public safety unable to cope in crisis mode. 
Digital transformation to enable mission-critical systems become more scalable, real time and accessible by all.
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SUPPLY CHAIN
Disruptions from raw materials to finished goods, from manufacturing floor to delivery. Food supply & delivery at risks. 
Trusted and resilient supply chain & logistics through IoT, blockchain and robotics automation technologies.
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LIFESTYLE
From personal to business activities, people have pivoted and heavily depend on virtual communications platforms. 
Remote-X lifestyle may have pivoted for good. Businesses strive for capital efficient and productivity.
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MOBILITY
Gig economy shift from ride share to delivery and essential services that are highly manual, have poor economics and risk exposure. 
Mobility as a Service reinvented with autonomous services and a highly connected smart infrastructure.
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BANKING
Already a major trend toward digital banking, consumers no longer need to deal with retail banks and paper currencies. 
Digital-only banking services at inflection. Commerce becomes media rich, frictionless & hyper targeted.
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TOP100 ACTIVITIES
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CORPORATE ACCESS
Symposium with the corporate partners of X-Pitch 2021 |
PITCH TRAINING
Intensive training on the 15-sec, 60-sec and 3-min pitch. |
MATCHMAKING
Matchmaking sessions with investors and corporates. |
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15-SECOND PITCH
15-second highlights on key numbers or achievements |
60-SECOND PITCH
60-second pitch in an autonomous vehicle (Semifinal) |
3-MINUTE PITCH
3-minute presentation on the grand stage (Final) |
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Hear what the past contestants said
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For the first time, we introduced our company and product in an elevator within one minute, that is very interesting. It also provides a new platform for startups.
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Watch the X-Pitch of 2019 finalists
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Floors
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